In honor of Black History Month we looked into the archives to share these incredible stories with you. Learn about soldiers on bikes, female cyclists’ cross -country adventures, and one of the world record holders who set the record for the fastest bicycle mile! Katherine T. “Kittie” Knox Kittie Knox, courtesy USA Cycling In 1890, when the… read more
Let’s Talk Transit
Please Join RHODE ISLAND TRANSIT RIDERSfor a Community Discussion in Newportabout Improvements to Transit on Aquidneck Island When: Monday, January 13th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm Where: Newport Gateway Center / RIPTA Bus HubAquidneck Adult Learning Center23 America’s Cup Avenue, 2nd Floor Getting There: The meeting is conveniently taking place at the Gateway Center in… read more
Donate Today to Start Our 2025 Strong!
We depend on support from those who value our programs and progress. We hope you’ll be part of the growing list of our 2024 donors! Your generous donations support all of our programs: Ride Island, Car-free Open Road Events, In-school Bike Education, Summer Bike Camp, Rogers Ciclistas, The Big Blue Bike Barn, Pump Track &… read more
A Visit From Paralympian Champion Chris Waddell
by Gail Ruscetta, Bike Newport Community Educator In a community event hosted by Bike Newport and the Newport County YMCA, Chris Waddell—Paralympic legend, motivational speaker, and advocate—captivated Aquidneck Island audiences with his story of resilience and redefining human potential. Waddell gave a presentation to the general public Sunday night at OceanPointe Church in Middletown, and… read more
You Voted to Name the New Shared Use Path!
Have you ridden the beautiful new shared use path that runs through Newport and into Middletown? The trail currently journeys along the railway corridor and the historic Farewell Street cemeteries, loops around the Admiral Kalbfus roundabout, and safely follows Connell/Coddington Highway – and it will continue growing and connecting destinations all over Aquidneck Island! Well… read more
An Evening with Paralympian Chris Waddell: Nov 24th
To Benefit Bike Newport & The Newport County YMCA Inclusion Program Sunday, November 24th Arrive 5:30pm, Program Begins at 6:00 OceanPointe Christian Church 66 Valley Road Middletown, RI(Parking in Rear of Building) General Admission $10 :: Supporter Admission $25 Join us for an inspiring evening with renowned Paralympian and motivational speaker Chris Waddell, as he… read more
Let’s Help Name the New Bike Path!
Have you ridden the new bike path on Aquidneck Island? This beautiful trail runs from downtown Newport near the Transit Center on America’s Cup Avenue about 2.5 miles to West Main Road in Middletown. The path runs along the railway corridor and the historic cemeteries of Farewell Street, circles the roundabout at Admiral Kalbfus, and… read more
First Person: Wired to Learn at Thompson M.S.
By Gail Ruscetta, Community Educator, Bike Newport “Here they come. They…they’re running! How cool is that?” I said to Clare, as twenty-five ten and eleven year olds, full of brightness and bounce, sprinted along the sidewalk towards the large, sunny court behind the Martin Luther King Center. Clare and I were ready. Twenty-five Raleigh bikes… read more
This Wide Open Road Was The Place To Be
A special kind of magic happens when you combine 500 people of all ages with a car-free coastal road. That’s how Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on the Ocean Drive became such a beloved annual event in Newport, and now the Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll through Island Park and The Hummocks is fast-becoming a family-friendly… read more
The 10-Spot Ride 2024 Was 10x Amazing!
The annual 10-Spot Ride on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, was a thrilling celebration of bikes, the local community, music, delicacies, and more! We welcomed 300 guests on bikes to a variety of properties from downtown patios to a harborside dock, from swinging hammocks and a labyrith to a majestic oceanfront mansion, from the colonial to brand-spanking-new. Amazing local musicians charmed and serenaded for all five hours, and the array of sips and tastes from Newport’s most generous chefs and restaurants delighted palettes all day long. The day captured and offered the splendid variety that defines Newport!
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